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There's A Place For You here

New Life Lutheran Church : Norwalk, IA

WHO WE ARE

We are a vibrant faith community serving the Norwalk area by loving and caring for our neighbors. 
Join us as we do God's work in Christ's name for the life of the world. 
Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person--questions, complexities and all.
This is Christ's church.
There is a place for you here.
We are a congregation of the Southeastern Iowa Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
We are a church of “God’s Work. Our Hands.”​

Community and Beyond




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GIVING TREE 2020
​New Life will be adopting six families identified through the Warrior Giving Project in order to help provide Christmas blessings to our neighbors.  We won’t have gift tags on a tree for you to take this year but have three options for you to participate.
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1. Donate gift(s) from this list. (click here)  
You can sign up there rather than taking a tag as in years past.  Please bring your unwrapped gifts to the church no later than December 2.  (If you shop online, you may have them delivered directly to the church if you choose - please make sure the ‘gift message’ includes the item ID Code so we can check it in.)

  2. Donate to the common needs for many families - no signup is needed: (*see list  below).  Items, gift cards or checks can be dropped off at the church.  We will keep track of what is needed and let you know when we have enough.
  3. Make a financial donation to be used where needed to assist this project use this link. (We’ll do the shopping for you!)

*General items needed:
  • Gift wrapping supplies,
  • Grocery Gift Cards (Fareway $50 or $100)
  • Gas cards,Rent/Utility Assistance (make checks payable to Norwalk Area Ministerial Association)
  • Cleaning Supplies(laundry detergent, dish soap, disinfectant liquid, toilet bowl cleaner, paper towels, toilet paper, etc.)
  • Toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, soap, body wash, etc)
  • First Aid items: (bandaids, antibiotic creams, gauze pads, etc)
Our gift lists come from the Norwalk Are Ministerial Association (NAMA). The Norwalk Shop has partnered with the NAMA to offer discounts on all Norwalk swag items (sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, etc) - just call the shop with the item code (provided on the list). They will take payment over the phone and NAMA will pickup the item(s) from them directly.
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Thanks for helping to make this Christmas a lot brighter for these families!

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Each week more than 65 families on average have been receiving food, resources, and assistance through the food pantry. As schedules have changed (many of our youth who volunteered over the summer went back to school), we're looking for some folks who might help with the food distribution on Wednesdays. Stop by and give a few hours of your time from 3:30-6:30 pm or email Jim Lund to set up a time. Your financial support sustains this vibrant ministry!



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As the holidays approaching, we are looking forward to celebrating with family and friends. For many years, Norwalk students, families, churches and businesses have had the opportunity to help those that may be experiencing difficult times through our annual holiday service project, The Warrior Giving Project (formerly known as Project Santa) We are pleased to again partner with the Norwalk Community School District in coordinating this project.  The goal of The Warrior Giving Project to help Norwalk families meet some basic needs.  It is also out hope that we can help relieve a bit of the worry and stress that many families experience during difficult financial times by helping provide necessity and gift items for each of the children.  If you would like to contribute to the community project click here.
                     The Warrior Giving Project is a ministry of the
​                           Norwalk Area Ministerial Association.

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Life at New Life

Learn More About Us

​ Regular Worship Times
Sundays 8:15 & 10:30 am
Our 8:15 & 10:30 Sunday Worship will be Live-streamed  on YouTube (New Life Lutheran Church Norwalk IA) and Facebook.
​*CDC recommendations regarding masking & social distancing protocol will be observed for all indoor activities.



New Sermon Series: We'll Get Through This
October 25 - November 22
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​You fear you won't make it through.  We all do.  We fear that the depression will never lift, the yelling will never stop, the pain will never leave.  In the pits, surrounded by deep walls and aching reminders, we wonder:  Will this gray sky ever brighten? This load ever lighten?

​God doesn't promise that getting through trials will be quick or painless.  It wasn't for Joseph - tossed into a pit by his brothers, sold into slavery, wrongfully imprisoned, forgotten and dismissed.  But this Old Testament story teaches us to trust God to trump evil.

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November 22, 2020
God Can Use This For Good

Sunday Morning Worship will be live streamed
​ at 8:15 & 10:30
​ on Facebook and Youtube 
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Click here to watch November 15 Worship



Youth Activities
Confirmation Classes 
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Confirmation Classes for 6th, 7th & 8th grade students are held on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm throughout the school year. This year's curriculum is focused on the Old Testament.
​Click here for information, schedule, guidelines & forms.
JOURNEY Sunday School
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JOURNEY Sunday School meets each Sunday morning via Zoom. We offer two sessions - one geared for our younger students (PreK-1st grade) and one focused on our older elementary students (2nd-5th grade)
Click here for more information concerning upcoming sessions

             Check out Youth Group activities here.
In troubled times we want you to Be Well - Stay Well.  
​Remember Our God is with Us.
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Stay Connected
We encourage you to stay home as much as possible. Make time to gather with your church  family online  and feel a sense of calm and peace in the midst of trying and difficult times.

Click here to Contact Us - We'd love to hear from you

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Shop with Scrip

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Have you been in the habit of utilizing our Scrip program but are unable to do since we are no longer gathering in the worship space on Sundays?  No worries! ShopWithScrip lets you order your gift cards 24/7, any day of the year. Just visit www.shopwithscrip.com, click on the Join a Program tab to get started (use the code CFF8D57E4429). 
And with PrestoPay, you can even pay for your purchases directly from your bank account. For just 15 cents per transaction, PrestoPay automatically withdraws the cost of the cards you order from your account –you get the gift cards you want, and you support New Life Ministries. It's a win-win!
For more information about online SCRIP options go to www.shopwithscrip.com, use the code CFF8D57E4429, (this code identifies New Life as the recipient of the dollars earned).

JOIN US

Current office hours:  
​9 am - 1 pm Tuesday - Friday

New Life Lutheran Church
​4380 Wakonda Drive
Norwalk, IA 50211
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FOOD PANTRY

Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 pm
Last Saturday of the month 9:30-11 am

All residents of Warren County are invited to use/support the Norwalk Area Food Pantry.  ​
Food Pantry Details

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New Life Lutheran Church
4380 Wakonda Drive
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 285-5965

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New Life Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Southeastern Iowa Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Staff >
      • Employment Opportunities
    • Our Mission
    • What we believe
    • Location
    • Contact
  • I'm New
    • Connect
    • What we believe II
    • What to Expect II
  • Worship
    • What to Expect
    • Sunday Worship Text
    • Sunday's Bulletin
  • Youth Programs
    • Confirmation >
      • Worship Notes (6th Grade)
      • Worship Notes (7th Grade)
      • Worship Notes (8th Grade)
    • Education (Pre K - 5th) >
      • JOURNEY Sunday School
  • Members
    • Serve at New Life >
      • Worship Assistants
      • Volunteer Guidelines
      • Serving at New Life
    • Connect with Us
    • Member Directory
    • Upcoming Events
    • Connect >
      • Full Calendar
    • Prayer Request
    • RaiseRight
    • Poinsettia Order form
    • Forms >
      • Downloadable Forms
      • Getting Married
      • Baptism
  • Ministries & Outreach
    • Women's Ministry
    • Youth Group
    • Senior Ministries
    • Norwalk Area Food Pantry
    • Outreach >
      • Disaster Response
      • Lutheran Services of Iowa
      • Miracle League